iHome iBT290 User manual

Model: iBT290/iBT290N
instruction manual
iBT290 Eng IB (removed Aux-in cable)
Size: 153mm x 120mm
Printing color: Black
Aug 01, 2019 P1
Bluetooth Wireless
Color Changing
Dual Alarm FM Clock Radio
with USB Charging
Questions? Contact Customer Service at 1-800-288-2792

iBT290
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the iHome iBT290. This product is designed to provide high
quality wireless sound for your Bluetooth audio device.
This instruction booklet explains the basic operation and care of the unit. Please read it
carefully and keep for future reference.
• Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat.
• Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and lacquered finish.
A cloth or other protective material should be placed between it and the furniture.
• Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger
cleaning agents, such as benzene, thinner or similar materials can damage the surface
of the unit.
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Maintenance

iBT290
Table of Contents
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Meet Your iBT290............................................................................................................................................4
The Display/Setting Up the Unit............................................................................................................... 5
Setting the Time .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Setting and Using the Alarm/Operating the Alarms.................................................................7- 8
Listening to FM Radio.................................................................................................................................... 8
Usning the Unit in Other Countries......................................................................................................... 9
Color Change Mode/Dimmer Mode/Bedtime Sleep Mode....................................................... 10
Pairing Your Device Via Bluetooth .........................................................................................................11
Playing Audio Via Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................12
Using the Speakerphone/Using the Voice Control feature........................................................12
Playing Audio Via Aux-in Device ............................................................................................................13
Charging Devices with the USB Port ....................................................................................................13
Replacing and Installing Clock Backup Battery.............................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................15
Consumer Product Safety Guide ......................................................................................................16-17
FCC Information ..............................................................................................................................................18
Warranty..............................................................................................................................................................19

iBT290
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Included
• iBT290 system
• 100V-240V universal AC adapter
power adapter
iBT290

usb chargingaux-in
DC 7.5V 2A
iBT290
Meet Your iBT290
Top
Front
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Bottom
Back
Bluetooth Pairing Button
DC Adapter Jack
Plug in AC adaptor cable
and connect to outlet
USB charging port
Plug in USB cable to
charge mobile device Aux-in jack
Connect audio cable
here and to audio device
headphone/aux-out jack
Access backup battery
Remove pull tab before use
Backup Battery Compartment FM radio antenna
Extend antenna for
best reception (do not strip,
alter or attach to other antennas)
Lower Volume Button
Mode Button
Play/Pause and Presets Button
Play/pause Bluetooth audio,
Set and select FM radio presets
Press and hold to pair Bluetooth device
Answer Call and
Forward/ Plus Settings Button
Press to raise selected setting
End Call and
Reverse/Minus Settings Button
Press to lower selected setting
Time Set/Sleep Button
Press for sleep timer
Press and hold for time setting
Press to select Bluetooth,
Radio or Aux mode
Snooze/Dimmer Button
Press to silence alarm for selected time
Press to adjust brightness during standard operation
(not during alarm mode)
Power/Alarm Reset Button
Press to turn unit ON or OFF,
reset alarm when sounding
Raise Volume Button
Raise volume
Lower volume
Set and arm/disarm Alarm 2
Alarm 2 Button
Set and arm/disarm Alarm 1
Alarm 1 Button
Press to cycle color settings
Color Button
Micophone

usb chargingaux-in
DC 7.5V 2A
The Display
Setting Up the Unit
Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC jack
located on the back of the unit and connect the
other end to a working wall outlet. Extend FM
antenna. Remove battery pull tab.
CR2450 3V battery is installed for battery backup
in the backup battery compartment located on the
bottom of the unit. See page 13 for deatails on
installing and replacing backup batteries.
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FM antenna
RESET
RESET
TEST
TEST
Wake to indicator
PM indicator
AM indicator
Sleep mode indicator
Time display
Low Backup Battery indicator
FM radio mode indicator
Bluetooth Pairing indicator
Aux mode indicator
Mode/Bedtime Sleep Timer/
FM station/alarm time display
Alarm 1 and 2 indicators
Alarm is armed and will sound at set time

Setting the Time
1. Press and hold the Time Set/Sleep Button for 2 seconds. “CLOCK” will appear in the
bottom of the display, the time will flash and a beep will sound. Press the –or +Button to
set the correct time (press and hold for rapid setting). Remember to set the correct AM or
PM time. The AM and PM Indicators are located to the left of the time digits.
2. Press the Time Set/Sleep Button. The year will flash. Press the –or +Button to set the
correct year.
3. Press the Time Set/Sleep Button again. The date will flash. Press the –or +Button to set
the correct date (press and hold for rapid setting).
4. Press the Time Set/Sleep Button again. “DST ON” will appear in the bottom of the display.
DST ON indicates the unit is in automatic Daylight Saving Time adjust mode and will
automatically adjust the time at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time in March and
November. Press the –or +Button to set unit to “DST OFF” if you are in a location that
does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
TIP: Press either the or Button when display is flashing during clock setting to toggle the
display between 24 hour (military) and 12 hour (standard) display mode. The AM/PM indica-
tors will not appear when display is in 24 hour mode.
5. Press the Time Set/Sleep Button again (or no button press within 10 seconds) to exit the
clock setting mode. 2 beeps will confirm clock setting is complete.
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Setting and Using the Alarm
This unit has a dual alarm system so you can set two separate alarms to dierent alarm times
and wake to sources.
Setting the Alarms
Note: Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 are set the same way; Alarm Button below means the button (
or ) for whichever alarm you are setting.
1. Press and hold the or Button until the alarm icon flashes, the alarm time flashes on the
lower part of the display and a beep sounds. Press and release the –or +Button to set the
alarm time (press and hold for faster setting). Remember to set the correct AM or PM time.
2. Press and release the Alarm Button again to confirm the set alarm time. The current wake
schedule will flash. Press and release the –or +Button as needed to select “7 DAYS” (alarm
sounds every day), “5 DAYS” (alarm sounds on week days) or “2 DAYS” (alarm sounds only
on weekends).
3. Press and release the Alarm Button again to confirm the alarm schedule. The wake to icon
and the current alarm source will flash. Press the –or +Button as needed to select to set
the alarm wake-to source: BT, FM radio or Tone.
To Wake to Bluetooth: You will wake to the currently linked Bluetooth device. If no device is
detected, the alarm will default to buzzer.
To Wake to FM radio: The default wake to source is the current FM radio station. Press the
Alarm Button to confirm Radio as alarm source, then press and release the –or +Button to
set a dierent station (press and hold to scan to the next clear station). To wake to a preset
station, press the Play/Pause/Preset Button to cycle to the desired preset (see page 8
for details on setting presets).
To wake to Tone: Press the Alarm Button to confirm Tone as alarm source, then press and
release the –or +Button as needed to preview and cycle through the four tones.
4. Press and release the Alarm Button again, then press and release the –or +Button to
adjust the alarm volume. Note that alarm volume is stored separately from standard
volume.
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5. Press and release the Alarm Button again, then press and release the –or +Button to set
the color LED wake cycle: Dawn (amber fade leading up to alarm time), Flash (flashing
red while alarm sounds), Glow (glowing color sequence while alarm sounds) or None (no
wakeup LED eect).
6. Press and release the Alarm Button again (or no button within 10 seconds) to exit the alarm
setting mode. 2 beeps will confirm alarm setting is complete. The alarm will be armed once
set and the corresponding alarm icon will light up. The lower part of the display will show
the earliest set alarm time.
Operating the Alarms
At the set time, the alarm will sound for up to one (1) hour.
1. To turn o the sounding alarm and reset it to come on at the same time the following day,
press and release the Button. The alarm sound will stop but the alarm icon will remain
in the display, indicating the alarm is armed.
2. Press and release the Alarm Button during normal operation (alarm is not sounding) to
preview the current alarm time, arm the alarm (alarm icon is present) or to cancel it (no
alarm icon).
3. Press and release the Snooze Button while alarm is sounding to temporarily silence the
alarm for the set snooze time (default is 9 minutes). To adjust the snooze time: press and
hold the Snooze Button during normal operation (when alarm is not sounding). The
snooze time will flash on the display and 1 beep sounds. Press the –or +Button to adjust
the snooze time from 1 - 29 minutes. Press and release the Snooze Button again (or no
button within 10 seconds). Two beeps will sound to confirm snooze setting and return unit
to normal operation.
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Listening to FM Radio
Setting up the Antenna
Extend the FM wire antenna fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.
Tuning and Playing the Radio
1. Press and release the Mode Button as needed to select FM radio mode.
2. When FM mode is selected, press the –or +Button to tune the radio to a desired station. The
current radio frequency appears in the lower part of the display. Press and hold the –or +
Button for a few seconds to scan for the next clear station.
3. To memorize a station as a preset:
A. Press the Presets Button as needed to step through the 6 presets (P1 - P6) to the number
you wish to assign, and then hold the Presets Button until the selected preset number
begins flashing in the display and 1 beep sounds.
B. Press the –or +Button to tune the radio to a desired station. Hold briefly to have the radio
autoscan/search for the next clear station.
C. Press the Presets Button to confirm the setting, two confirmation beeps will confirm the
setting and the preset number you wish to assign. Repeat steps A-C to preset up to 6
stations.
4. To listen to a preset station, press the Presets Button to choose the desired preset.
5. Press the or Button on the unit to adjust the system volume.
Using the Unit in Other Countries
Dierent regions of the world use dierent FM radio frequency steps and ranges. You will need to
select the one that matches the standards in your region (USA, EUROPE, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, or
CHINA). The default setting is USA; if you live in the US, you may skip this section.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF (not playing in any mode). Press and hold the Mode Button for about
5 seconds until “USA” appears in the lower part of display and 1 beep sounds. Press and release
the –or +Button to select your region.
2. Press and release the Mode Button again (or no button within 10 seconds) to exit the radio
frequency setting mode. Two beeps will confirm radio frequency setting.
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